Who May Apply

• Citizens of the Republic of Armenia aged 21 or older – to acquire civilian combination or rifled firearms;
• Citizens of the Republic of Armenia aged 18 or older – to acquire other types of civilian weapons.

Foreign citizens may acquire weapons in the Republic of Armenia in accordance with the procedure established by the authorised state administration body in the field of internal affairs, based on a request from the diplomatic mission of a foreign state, provided that the weapon is exported from the Republic of Armenia within five days from the date of acquisition.

 Required Documents

• an application in the prescribed form;
• a copy of the document confirming the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia or another identity document;
• two photographs measuring 3 × 4 cm;
• a medical certificate confirming the absence of diseases or health conditions preventing the possession of weapons, unless the applicant already holds a valid permit to possess and carry weapons or to maintain a weapons collection;
• proof of payment of the state duty (receipt(s));
• for first-time applicants, a certificate confirming successful completion of the theoretical and practical examinations on weapon handling and safety rules.

Procedure and Timeframe for Granting the Permit

Individuals shall apply in person to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing and Permits Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or to a territorial division of the Police and submit the Required Documents.

A decision to grant or refuse the permit shall be made within 23 working days after submission of the application. During this period, the conditions for the safe storage of weapons at the applicant's place of residence shall also be inspected.

Where minor deficiencies are identified, the Police shall, within two working days, request the applicant to rectify them within five working days.

Amount and Procedure for Payment of the State Duty

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia shall pay the following state duties for a 6-month permit to acquire each unit of civilian or service weapon or essential components of firearms:

• AMD 2,000 – gas weapon;
• AMD 4,000 – smooth-bore long firearm or pneumatic weapon with a muzzle energy exceeding 7.5 joules;
• AMD 6,000 – rifled or combination firearm;
• AMD 6,000 – service weapon;
• AMD 1,000 – essential components of firearms.

Foreign citizens shall pay the following state duties for a 5-day permit:

• AMD 1,000 – throwing or cold weapon;
• AMD 10,000 – gas weapon;
• AMD 20,000 – smooth-bore long firearm or pneumatic weapon with a muzzle energy exceeding 7.5 joules;
• AMD 25,000 – rifled long firearm or combination firearm;
• AMD 1,000 – each batch of 100 rounds of ammunition;
• AMD 1,000 – essential components of firearms.

Payment shall be made to the State Budget account No. 900005163846.

 Grounds for refusal

The application shall be refused if:

• the applicant has submitted false information, or the documents are incomplete or inaccurate, and the deficiencies have not been rectified within the prescribed period;
• the applicant has failed to ensure the required conditions for the storage of weapons;
• any of the grounds provided for in Part 7 of Article 17 of the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the Regulation of Arms Circulation" exists.

 Notice

A citizen may possess up to 10 civilian weapons under a permit to possess and carry weapons. No maximum quantity is established for gas weapons or weapons collections.

A weapon acquired by a citizen must be registered with the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia within five working days from the date of acquisition.

Pneumatic weapons with a muzzle energy of up to 7.5 joules (including revolvers), their ammunition, mechanical sprayers, aerosol and other devices containing tear-producing or irritant substances, electroshock weapons, spark discharge devices, objects resembling weapons by design, and weapon accessories are not subject to registration and may be acquired without a permit.

 Extension of the permit

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia wishing to extend the validity of permits for civilian or service weapons shall submit an application one month before the expiry of the permit to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing and Permits Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or to a territorial division of the Police.

Legislation

 Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the Regulation of Arms Circulation”

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On State Duty“

Decision No. 505-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of April 13, 2023

Order No. 4-N of the Chief of Police-Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia of May 11, 2023

Decision No. 896-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of June 1, 2023

 Contact Information

Phone: +(374) 10 596 147

Email: hkav.zenq@police.am

Website: https://mia.gov.am/

Working Hours

Monday–Friday: 09:00–17:00

Who May Apply

• Citizens of the Republic of Armenia aged 21 or older who have acquired a civilian combination or rifled firearm;
• Citizens of the Republic of Armenia aged 18 or older who have acquired other types of civilian weapons.

 Required Documents

• an application in the prescribed form;
• a copy of the document confirming the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia or another identity document;
• two photographs measuring 3 × 4 cm;
• a medical certificate confirming the absence of diseases or health conditions preventing the possession of weapons, unless the applicant already holds a valid permit to possess and carry weapons or to maintain a weapons collection;
• proof of payment of the state duty (receipt(s));
• for first-time applicants, a document confirming successful completion of the theoretical and practical examinations on weapon handling and safety rules.

 Procedure and Timeframe for Granting the Permit

Individuals shall apply in person to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing and Permits Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or to a territorial division of the Police and submit the Required Documents.

Permits to possess and carry weapons shall be issued within five working days after the documents prescribed by law have been submitted.

Where minor deficiencies are identified, the Police shall, within two working days, request the applicant to rectify them within five working days.

 Grounds for refusal

The application shall be refused if:

• the applicant has submitted false information, or the documents are incomplete or inaccurate, and the deficiencies have not been rectified within the prescribed period;
• the applicant has failed to ensure the required conditions for the storage of weapons;
• any of the grounds provided for in Part 7 of Article 17 of the Law of the Republic of Armenia "On the Regulation of Arms Circulation" exists. 

 Amount and Procedure for Payment of the State Duty

• AMD 10,000 – for a permit to possess and carry a smooth-bore firearm;
• AMD 20,000 – for a permit to possess and carry a combination or rifled firearm;
• AMD 10,000 – for a permit to possess and carry a pneumatic weapon;
• AMD 20,000 – for a permit to possess and carry a service weapon.

Payment shall be made to the State Budget account No. 900005163853.

 Notice

A citizen holding a permit to possess and carry weapons or to maintain a weapons collection is required to undergo the relevant medical examination once every five years to determine the presence or absence of diseases or health conditions preventing the possession of weapons. The results of the examination shall be transmitted automatically by the medical institution to the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs by electronic means.

Legislation

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the Regulation of Arms Circulation”

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On State Duty“

Decision No. 505-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of April 13, 2023

Order No. 4-N of the Chief of Police-Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia of May 11, 2023

Decision No. 896-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of June 1, 2023

 Contact Information

Phone: +(374) 10 596 147

Email: hkav.zenq@police.am

Website: https://mia.gov.am/

Working Days and Hours

Monday–Friday: 09:00–17:00

Who May Apply

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia who have been awarded a weapon.

 Required Documents

Where a positive opinion has been issued on the proposal submitted to the Prime Minister for awarding a weapon, the following documents shall be submitted to the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia:

• an application for the acquisition of the weapon and the documents confirming the award of the weapon;
• a copy of the identity document;
• two photographs measuring 3 × 4 cm;
• a medical certificate confirming the absence of diseases or health conditions preventing the possession of weapons;
• a document confirming successful completion of the theoretical and practical examinations on weapon handling and safety rules;
• the Prime Minister’s decision for registering the weapon in the name of the award recipient.

No State Duty Is Payable.

Procedure and Timeframe for Granting the Permit

After submission of the above documents, their completeness and content, as well as other circumstances arising from the nature of the service, shall be verified. Following the verification, the citizen shall be issued an indefinite permit to possess and carry the awarded weapon.

Where minor deficiencies or incomplete documentation are identified, the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia shall, within two working days, request the applicant to rectify the deficiencies within five working days.

The permit shall be issued within five working days after submission of the documents prescribed by law.

 

Notice

A citizen holding a permit to possess and carry weapons or to maintain a weapons collection is required to undergo the relevant medical examination once every five years to determine the presence or absence of diseases or health conditions preventing the possession of weapons. The results of the examination shall be transmitted automatically by the medical institution to the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia by electronic means.

A weapon awarded to a citizen of the Republic of Armenia by the head of a foreign state or government shall also be regarded as an awarded weapon. After importing such a weapon into the Republic of Armenia, the citizen shall present it to the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia for registration.

Legislation

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the Regulation of Arms Circulation”

Decision No. 505-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of April 13, 2023

Order No. 4-N of the Chief of Police-Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia of May 11, 2023

 Contact Information

Phone: +(374) 10 596 147

Email: hkav.zenq@police.am

Website: https://mia.gov.am/

Working Days and Hours

Monday–Friday: 09:00–17:00

Who May Apply

Heirs of owners of awarded weapons

Required Documents

• Application;
• Copy of the certificate of inheritance;
• Receipt confirming payment of the state duty;
• Two photographs sized 3x4 cm;
• Copy of the death certificate.

Deadline and procedure for issuing the permit

The heir of the owner of the weapon shall apply to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing Service of the Public Order Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or to a territorial subdivision of the Police, submitting the relevant documents.

In case of non-material deficiencies, the Police shall, within 2 working days, notify the applicant and offer them the opportunity to rectify the deficiencies within 5 working days.

If there are no grounds for refusal, an indefinite permit to possess a weapon awarded as a gift and rendered incapable of firing (deactivated) shall be issued to the citizen within 5 working days.

Amount and Procedure for Payment of the State Duty

The state duty for obtaining an indefinite possession permit in case of inheriting a weapon awarded as a gift and rendered incapable of firing (deactivated) is AMD 5,000.

Payment shall be made to the state budget account number 900005163853.

Notice

In case of inheritance of a weapon awarded as a gift, the weapon shall be transferred to the heir with a possession permit after being rendered incapable of firing (deactivated), except where the heir has obtained, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law, a permit to possess and carry a weapon or to establish a weapons collection.

Legislation

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the Regulation of Arms Circulation”

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On State Duty“

Order No. 4-N of the Chief of Police-Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia of May 11, 2023

Contact Details

Tel.:+37410-59-61-47
E-mail: hkav.zenq@police.am

Who May Apply

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia who have reached the age of 18.

Required Documents

• Application in the prescribed form;
• Copy of a document confirming the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia or identity;
• Two photographs sized 3x4 cm;
• Medical certificate issued to the applicant confirming the absence of diseases and health conditions preventing possession of a weapon, if the applicant does not currently have a permit to possess and carry a weapon or to establish a weapons collection;
• Receipt(s) confirming payment of the state duty;
• When acquiring a weapon for the first time, a relevant document confirming successful completion of theoretical and practical examinations on knowledge of weapon handling and safety rules.

Deadline and procedure for issuing the permit

Individuals shall personally apply to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing Service of the Public Order Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or to territorial subdivisions of the Police, submitting the Required Documents.

Permits for possessing and carrying weapons shall be issued within 5 working days after submission of the documents required by law.

In case of non-material deficiencies, the Police shall, within 2 working days, notify the applicant and offer them the opportunity to rectify the deficiencies within 5 working days.

An application for obtaining a permit shall be rejected if:

• the applicant has provided false information, or the submitted documents are incomplete or contain inaccuracies, and the applicant has failed to rectify the deficiencies within the prescribed period;
• the applicant has failed to ensure the conditions for safe storage of weapons;
• any of the grounds provided for in Part 7 of Article 17 of the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Regulation of Arms Circulation”” applies. 

Amount and Procedure for Payment of the State Duty

For possessing and carrying gas weapons (indefinite): AMD 8,000.

Payment shall be made to the state budget account number 900005163853.

Notice

A citizen is permitted to acquire a maximum of 10 units of civilian weapons with a permit to possess and carry weapons, while no maximum quantity is established for the acquisition of gas weapons or for establishing a weapons collection.

A citizen holding a permit to possess and carry weapons or to establish a weapons collection is required to undergo an appropriate medical examination once every 5 years to determine the presence or absence of diseases and conditions preventing possession of a weapon. The results of the examination are automatically transmitted electronically by the relevant medical organization to the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Legislation

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the Regulation of Arms Circulation”

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On State Duty“

Decision No. 505-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of April 13, 2023

Order No. 4-N of the Chief of Police-Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia of May 11, 2023

 Contact details

Tel.: +37410-59-61-47
E-mail: hkav.zenq@police.am

Who May Apply

Individuals.

Required Documents

The specified type of permit is issued electronically through the “Permitting Documents” platform available at the National Single Window electronic platform for foreign trade of the Republic of Armenia (www.trade.gov.am / www.trade.gov.am), except in cases when the website is unavailable for an extended period.

Mandatory fields to be completed

• Electronic application in the prescribed form;
• Name, surname, registration address; a copy of the passport shall be attached;
• Type, model, calibre and quantity of the exported or imported weapon shall be specified;
• In case of temporary import and/or temporary export, a weapon serial registration list shall be attached, indicating the types, models, serial numbers of weapons, calibres and quantities of cartridges, as well as the periods of temporary import and/or temporary export;
• Countries of dispatch and destination shall be indicated;
• Transit country shall be indicated (in case of transit);
• A conformity assessment document or a copy thereof shall be attached;
• Receipt confirming payment of the state duty shall be attached.

Amount and Procedure for Payment of the State Duty

For importing and exporting weapons and essential components of firearms (with a validity period of 6 months or for extension for 6 months): AMD 5,000.

Payment shall be made to the state budget account number 900005163853.

Deadline and procedure for issuing the permit

In case the website is unavailable for an extended period, an individual shall submit the relevant documents in paper form to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing Service of the Public Order Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.

After submission of the documents, checks are carried out regarding their completeness and content, as well as other checks arising from the nature of the service. Following this, the citizen is issued a permit for importing or exporting weapons and essential components of firearms with a validity period of 6 months.

If the documents submitted by the applicant are incomplete or contain deficiencies, or if the application contains formal errors, the applicant shall be given an opportunity to correct the errors or supplement the list of documents within 5 working days.

The conclusion (permit) shall be issued or rejected within 1 working day following the date of submission of the documents.

An application for obtaining a permit shall be rejected if:

• The deficiencies in the submitted documents have not been rectified within the above-mentioned period, or the documents contain obviously false or distorted information, or the Required Documents have not been submitted;
• It is necessary for the purposes of ensuring the state security of the Republic of Armenia, preventing or detecting crimes, or protecting public order;
• Circulation of the given type of weapon is prohibited in the Republic of Armenia.

Notice

Individuals have the right to import a maximum of 3 units of civilian weapons per year.

A conclusion (permit) is issued to individuals in the following cases:

• Import into the Republic of Armenia of weapons acquired from a third country for personal use;
• Temporary import and/or temporary export of weapons for personal use for participation in sports events;
• Temporary import and/or temporary export of weapons for personal use for participation in hunting;
• Import of weapons for personal use by individuals arriving in the Republic of Armenia for permanent residence, as well as export of weapons by individuals leaving the Republic of Armenia for permanent residence abroad;
• Temporary import and/or temporary export of weapons for personal use for participation in exhibitions and historical-cultural events;
• Import of weapons for personal use for the purpose of conformity assessment;
• Import and/or export of weapons for personal use for repair, replacement and return;
• Import and/or export of weapons awarded as a gift from third countries for personal use;
• Import and/or export of replicas and copies of antique weapons for personal use.

Legislation

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the Regulation of Arms Circulation”

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On State Duty“

Decision No. 1301-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of November 12, 2015

Contact details

Tel.: +37410-59-61-47
E-mail: hkav.zenq@police.am

Who May Apply

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia.

Required Documents

• Application in the prescribed form;
• Copy of a document confirming the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia or identity;
• Two photographs sized 3x4 cm;
• Medical certificate issued to the applicant confirming the absence of diseases and health conditions preventing possession of a weapon, if the applicant does not currently have a permit to possess and carry a weapon or to establish a weapons collection;
• Receipt(s) confirming payment of the state duty;
• When acquiring a weapon for the first time, a relevant document confirming successful completion of theoretical and practical examinations on knowledge of weapon handling and safety rules.

When establishing a collection of firearms and other registered weapons, the applicant shall additionally submit a serial registration list of the existing weapons, and when including a weapon awarded as a gift in the collection, the details of that weapon shall be indicated. The permits for possessing and carrying weapons shall also be submitted together with the list.

Amount and Procedure for Payment of the State Duty

For a permit with a validity period of 10 years: AMD 80,000.

For extension for 10 years: AMD 40,000.

Payment shall be made to the state budget account number 900005163846.

Deadline and procedure for issuing the permit

Individuals shall personally apply to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing Service of the Public Order Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or to territorial subdivisions of the Police, submitting the relevant documents.

Permits for establishing a weapons collection shall be issued within 5 working days after submission of the documents prescribed by law.

In case of non-material deficiencies, the Police shall, within 2 working days, notify the applicant and offer them the opportunity to rectify the deficiencies within 5 working days.

An application for obtaining a permit shall be rejected if:

• the applicant has provided false information, or the submitted documents are incomplete or contain inaccuracies, and the applicant has failed to rectify the deficiencies within the prescribed period;
• the applicant has failed to ensure the conditions for safe storage of weapons;
• any of the grounds provided for in Part 7 of Article 17 of the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Regulation of Arms Circulation”” applies. 

Notice

A citizen holding a permit to possess and carry weapons or to establish a weapons collection is required to undergo an appropriate medical examination once every 5 years to determine the presence or absence of diseases and conditions preventing possession of a weapon. The results of the examination are automatically transmitted electronically by the relevant medical organization to the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.

The following shall not be considered weapons collections and shall not be subject to registration by the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia:

• replicas (models) of weapons and ammunition from which it is impossible to hit a living or other target;
• items structurally similar to weapons.

Legislation

Law of the Republic of Armenia on the Regulation of Arms Circulation

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On State Duty”

Decision No. 505-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of April 13, 2023

Order No. 4-N of the Chief of Police-Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia of May 11, 2023

 Contact details

Tel.: +37410-59-61-47
E-mail: hkav.zenq@police.am

Who May Apply

Individuals.

Required Documents

Application in the prescribed form;

Copy of a document confirming the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia or identity;

Receipt confirming payment of the state duty;

Relevant  permit to establish a weapons collection

Deadline and procedure for issuing the permit

Individuals shall personally apply to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing Service of the Public Order Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or to territorial subdivisions of the Police, submitting the relevant documents.

Permits for displaying a weapons collection shall be issued within 5 working days after submission of the documents prescribed by law.

 In case of non-material deficiencies, the Police shall, within 2 working days, notify the applicant and offer them the opportunity to rectify the deficiencies within 5 working days.

If there are no Grounds for refusal, a permit with a validity period of 6 months shall be issued.

 

Amount and Procedure for Payment of the State Duty

For displaying a weapons collection:

For a validity period of 6 months: AMD 10,000;

For extension for 6 months: AMD 10,000.

Payment shall be made to the account number 900005163846.

An application for obtaining a permit shall be rejected if:

The applicant has provided false information, or the submitted documents are incomplete or contain inaccuracies, and the applicant has failed to rectify the deficiencies within the prescribed period;

The applicant has failed to ensure the conditions for safe storage of weapons.

Important to know

Individuals holding a permit to establish a weapons collection may display their weapons through individuals holding a permit to display a weapons collection, on the basis of an appropriate agreement concluded between them.

Legislation

Law of the Republic of Armenia on the Regulation of Arms Circulation

Law of the Republic of Armenia “On State Duty“

Decision No. 505-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of April 13, 2023ARLIS

Order No. 4-N of the Chief of Police-Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia of May 11, 2023

Contact details

Tel.: +37410-59-61-47

E-mail: hkav.zenq@police.am

Who May Apply

The vehicle owner (authorized person).

Required Documents

• Application indicating the surname, given name and patronymic of the owner, vehicle make, registration plate number, purpose of carrying out freight transportation, period, location (starting point and destination), route, as well as other information substantiating the need to obtain a temporary permit;
• Copy of the vehicle registration certificate;
• Copies of other documents (if available) substantiating the necessity of carrying out freight transportation on streets where the movement of freight vehicles is prohibited.

No state duty is required.

Deadline and procedure for issuing the permit

The vehicle owner (authorized person) submits the relevant documents through the Unified Electronic Inquiry Platform (e-request.am) to the Permits and Methodological Support Division of the Licensing Service of the Public Order Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or to territorial subdivisions of the Police.

If the required information or documents are submitted incompletely, the person is given a period of 5 days to submit the documents in full.

The decision on issuing or refusing to issue the permit shall be made within 3 working days after submission of the application.

If there are no Grounds for refusal, a temporary permit shall be issued and sent to the e-mail address specified by the vehicle owner (authorized person) in the application.

An application for obtaining a permit shall be rejected if:

• Freight transportation may endanger the life and health of road users or may cause suspension or restriction of traffic (including congestion);
• The person fails to submit or incompletely submits the required information or documents within the period prescribed by this procedure;
• It is impossible to issue a temporary permit for freight transportation along the route or during the period proposed by the applicant, and the applicant refuses to obtain a temporary permit for transportation along the route or during another period proposed by the Community Police;
• Freight transportation may be carried out without obtaining a temporary permit by using another route.

Legislation references

Decision No. 787-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia dated 2 June 2011.

Contact details

Hotline: 1-77

Website:
https://mia.gov.am/

Working days and hours:
Monday–Friday: 09:00–18:00

Required Documents

An application containing the following information:

• In case of an individual: the name and surname of the carrier, identification document number, telephone number and registration address;
• In case of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur: the name of the carrier, taxpayer identification number (TIN), address, and, if the person is not the director of the organization, an attached power of attorney;
• Type of transportation (interstate, interregional, intraregional);
• Type of permit (single-use, multiple-use);
• In case of a multiple-use permit (for a specified period): number of trips;
• Starting point, destination and route of transportation;
• Transportation period;
• Make/model and registration plate number of the vehicle (tractor unit) carrying the cargo, as well as the number, make(s)/model(s) and registration plate number(s) of the trailer(s);
• Dimensions of the road train (total weight with cargo and weight of the tractor unit), as well as type, dimensions and weight of the cargo;
• Distance between axles and axle loads;
• Dimensions of the road train (length, width, height, turning radius with cargo);
• Name and surname of the person or persons accompanying the cargo;
• If escort by a security vehicle is mandatory: make, model and registration plate number of the security vehicle;
• Confirmation by the applicant that the vehicle has been inspected by a representative of the carrier and complies with the technical requirements for vehicles established by this procedure;
• Payment of the state duty electronically during submission of the application.

Amount and Procedure for Payment of the State Duty

For issuing a permit, in cases established by law, for a single trip on public roads of the Republic of Armenia for a vehicle transporting indivisible cargo exceeding the permitted maximum weight and/or exceeding the permissible axle load and/or exceeding the permitted dimensions: AMD 10,000.

The state duty shall be paid electronically during submission of the application through the electronic payment system (e-payments) integrated into the transport.e-gov.am platform.

Deadline and procedure for issuing the permit

To obtain a permit, carriers submit an application electronically through the digital services platform in the transport sector (transport.e-gov.am).

The responsible subdivision coordinating the issuance of permits verifies the completeness of the information provided in each application, as well as the technical compliance of the tractor unit and trailer(s) for carrying out the respective transportation based on the data specified in the application.

Applications shall be reviewed within 3 working days after submission of complete information.

Where transportation cannot be carried out along the route proposed by the applicant, the authorized body shall notify the applicant within 2 working days, proposing an alternative route.

The permit is issued electronically through the digital services platform of the transport sector (transport.e-gov.am) and sent to the applicant’s e-mail address.

An application for obtaining a permit shall be rejected if:

• The information submitted by the carrier is incomplete and the identified deficiencies have not been rectified within 2 working days;
• The cargo submitted by the applicant as indivisible can be divided;
• The weight of the transported cargo exceeds the carrying capacity specified by the manufacturer for the respective vehicle;
• The applicant transporting indivisible cargo has not paid the state duty prescribed by the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On State Duty”;
• The technical condition of roads, artificial structures and communication routes does not allow such transportation to be carried out.

Legislation

Decision No. 1106-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia dated 20 July 2006.

Contact details

Hotline: 1-77

Who May Apply

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia.

Required Documents

• Application;
• Identity document and a copy thereof;
• Graduation document confirming the relevant professional education: diploma or a relevant document confirming completion of professional training, retraining and qualification improvement courses (certificate, attestation, etc.);
• Relevant documents confirming completion of compulsory military service, exemption from compulsory military service in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law, or deferment from conscription for compulsory military service in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law;
• Two photos sized 3x4 cm.

Persons who may not participate in the qualification examination

Persons may not participate in the qualification examination if:

• They have been convicted of an intentional crime or their conviction for an intentional crime has not been cancelled or removed in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law;
• They are registered at relevant medical institutions due to mental illness, alcoholism or drug addiction;
• They do not have relevant professional education.

No state duty is required.

Deadline and procedure for issuing the certificate

To participate in the qualification examination for bodyguards and security guards, an individual submits the relevant documents to the Registration and Examination Services Provision, Permits and Licensing Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. Document completeness, content and other checks arising from the nature of the service are carried out.

The candidate is duly notified of the date, time and place of the qualification examination at least 7 days before the examination. The notification is provided in writing to the address indicated by the candidate and, at the candidate’s request, also by telephone or e-mail.

The Commission prepares test questionnaires and test assignments according to the professions of bodyguard and security guard.

The qualification is assessed through computer-based testing.

Each test assignment consists of 6 questions, and 30 minutes are provided for completing the assignment.

Candidates’ scores are published on the same day, within 1 hour after the results are summarized.

Based on positive qualification examination results, the Commission decides to issue qualification examination certificates to candidates.

The certificate is issued within 10 working days.

Appeal procedure

The candidate may submit a written appeal against the results of the qualification examination to the Commission no later than 1 hour after the announcement of the results, as well as appeal through judicial procedure.

Notification

Professional training, retraining, qualification and qualification improvement of bodyguards and security guards are carried out by licensed institutions that are legal entities.

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia who have obtained the qualification of a bodyguard or security guard have the right to acquire the status of a bodyguard or security guard and perform bodyguard and security functions (including with the use of weapons and special means).

Representatives of licensed organizations providing relevant professional training may attend the qualification examination.

A test assignment is considered successfully completed if the candidate answers 5 out of 6 questions correctly.

The qualification examination is conducted in Armenian.

If a candidate receives a negative result, they may participate in the next qualification examination no earlier than 2 months after the date of their last qualification examination.

Information regarding the deadlines for submitting documents required for participation in the qualification examination is published at least one month before the examination on the websites https://www.mia.gov.am, http://www.azdarar.am, and in the “02” weekly newspaper.

Legislation references

• Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Private Security Activities”.
• Decision No. 1671-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia dated 27 December 2012 “On Establishing the Procedure for Qualification Examination of Bodyguards and Security Guards”

Contact details

Tel.:011-56-39-52, 011-54-62-97

Website: e-request.am